{
  "id": 9034925,
  "title": "After making a killing with AI, are we at the end times?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/after-making-a-killing-with-ai-are-we-at-the-end-times",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-21T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2026/09/22/after-making-a-killing-with-ai-are-we-at-the-end-times"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, often without us even noticing its presence. From reminding us of due payments to interacting with us through automated customer service, AI is increasingly becoming a part of our daily routines. However, this rapid advancement in AI technology has raised concerns about its potential consequences on humanity.\n\nDespite being fascinated by AI's impact, the author believes that the predictions about a utopian future powered by AI are nothing more than hopeful fantasies that will ultimately be shattered by unforeseen consequences. One of the biggest fears surrounding AI is its potential use for controlling society or enabling mass destruction. Unfortunately, this fear is not unfounded, as we are already witnessing the use of increasingly intelligent AI-powered weapons in conflicts across the globe, including Russia, Ukraine, the US, Iran, and Israel.\n\nThe author expresses concern that AI could lead to even more harm between nations due to deeply rooted factors such as ethnicity, religion, culture, geography, and history. The economic greed to sell more products to impoverished customers also fuels the desire to employ AI. The author warns that the most likely way AI could destroy humanity is through autonomous AI systems that have learned to improve themselves, leading to a potential scenario reminiscent of the 1999 movie \"The Matrix.\"\n\nRecently, the leaders of major western AI corporations have started warning about the dangers of AI becoming uncontrollable. They advocate for slowing down the development of AI, contradicting their previous \"Do No Evil\" ethos. This shift in attitude is surprising, especially considering the role these corporations have played in dismantling regulations and safeguards in the past.\n\nThe author suggests that the call for more regulation and safety measures from AI leaders is likely driven by their financial desperation. They have spent trillions on AI technology that may never yield sufficient returns, and they fear being outpaced by China's AI investments. As data centers supporting AI operations become a significant political issue due to environmental and economic concerns, it is evident that the consequences of unchecked AI development are becoming more apparent.\n\nUltimately, the author acknowledges that predicting the future is difficult, and it is uncertain whether the looming turmoil caused by AI will manifest in the form of wars, economic recessions, or even extinction events. Regardless, the views expressed in this article reflect the author's concerns about the rapid pace of AI development and its potential impact on humanity.",
  "summary": "People in control of AI companies have started warning us that AI could become feral and go rogue within months. Ahh, so now they seem to care!",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "After making a killing with AI, are we at the end times?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/after-making-a-killing-with-ai-are-we-at-the-end-times-9036686",
        "published": "2026-09-21T23:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}